Santa Teresita, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guide Price
$178,420
$3,024,074 MXN
PROPERTY TYPE
Departamento
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
452 sq ft
Description
En venta departamento ubicado en el cuarto nivel de la torre El Habitante, en Santa Teresita. Con un terreno de 68 m² y una construcción de 42 m², este espacio ofrece funcionalidad y diseño moderno. Cuenta con sala, comedor, cocina integral con cubierta de granito, una recámara con escritorio empotrado de madera, baño completo y área de lavado. Los acabados incluyen ventanería de aluminio, pisos de cerámica, muros de concreto celular con aislante de sonido, y detalles en madera. El balcón con puerta corrediza de cristal brinda luz natural y ventilación. El edificio dispone de elevador, escalera, circuito cerrado de cámaras, riel para bicicletas y un Roof Top con área de lectura al aire libre. La ubicación es privilegiada, rodeada de tiendas de conveniencia, supermercados, centros comerciales, escuelas, universidades, bancos, hospitales y una amplia oferta gastronómica. Ideal para quienes buscan confort, seguridad y una excelente conectividad urbana. EasyBroker ID: EB-UL0240
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Guadalajara
Mexico's second-largest city and cultural heartland -- birthplace of mariachi and tequila -- with an estimated 50,000 expats and year-round 70F weather. Remarkably affordable (comfortable living on $1,000-$1,500/month is achievable), with great air quality, reliable high-speed internet, and a growing tech scene earning it the nickname 'Mexico's Silicon Valley.' Very safe by Mexican standards and LGBTQ+-friendly, though Spanish opens far more doors than English here.
Taco stands on every corner, rooftop mezcal at sunset, a rhythm of life where lunch is the main event and the street markets overflow with colors you forgot existed.
Visa
Temporary Resident Visa — requires $4,185/mo income or $69,750 in savings. Valid 1-4 years, no employer sponsorship needed. Permanent Resident Visa available after 4 years or with $278,500+ in investments/savings. 2026 update: fees doubled and qualification criteria tightened.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Mexico→Key Fact
Mexico has no path from tourist status to residency inside the country — you must apply at a Mexican consulate in the US. Healthcare is excellent and affordable (private insurance ~$100/mo), but bureaucracy moves slowly.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→Mexico at a glance
How Mexico scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Mexico
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
5-8% of purchase price
- ·Acquisition tax: 2-4.5% (varies by state)
- ·Notary fees: 1-2%
- ·Appraisal: $3,000-5,000 MXN
- ·Registry: 0.5-1%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.1-0.3% of cadastral value (predial — very low)
Insurance
$300-800/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
$50-200/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller typically pays (3-6%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Restricted zone (within 50km of coast, 100km of border): must buy through fideicomiso bank trust (~$500/yr). Interior: direct ownership OK.
Legal help in Mexico
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Mexico?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
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Next steps for moving to Mexico
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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